Description

N-(4-Methylphenyl)-2,4,6-Trinitroaniline is a specialized nitroaromatic amine derivative of significant industrial interest. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance dyes, pigments, and advanced chemical materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fine chemical, specialty dye, and advanced material research sectors for its unique structural properties.

Application

• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex azo and nitro-based dyes and organic pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a building block in organic synthesis for novel materials and pharmaceutical research.
• Explosives & Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a model compound or intermediate in the study of nitroaromatic chemistry for specialized applications.
• Photographic Chemicals: Potential use in the formulation of light-sensitive layers and specialty photographic agents.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce nitro-functional groups into polymer chains to alter properties like stability or reactivity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific chromatographic or spectroscopic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	N-(4-Methylphenyl)-2,4,6-Trinitroaniline
CAS No.	16552-37-7
Molecular Formula	C13H9N5O6
Molecular Weight	331.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trinitro-N-(4-methylphenyl)aniline; N-(p-Tolyl)-2,4,6-trinitroaniline; 4-Methyl-2',4',6'-trinitrodiphenylamine; Picramide, N-p-tolyl-; 1-(4-Methylphenyl)amino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; p-Tolyl-2,4,6-trinitroaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N-(4-Methylphenyl)-2,4,6-Trinitroaniline is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.